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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,888.69, 8,126.36 and 3,370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,888.69, 8,126.36 and 3,370.78 is: 4,651.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,888.69 : 8,126.36 = 3,370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,888.69/8,126.36 = 3,370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,888.69x = 8,126.36 × 3,370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,888.69x = 27,392,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,177.71/5,888.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.66

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